To me they have a lot stronger flavor. But I'm not too proud to eat them, especially with garlic. Right now I'm off bivalves. Ordered fried clams in September and they had started to turn. Tasted faintly of ammonia and had softened to mushy consistency. The restaurant hurriedly gave me my money back. It's a wonder I wasn't ill, but I stopped eating them in time, I guess. So even looking at them right now makes me feel a little green around the gills.No one in Maine ate them until 20 years ago, either, because they were just all over the beach like seaweed at low tide. Then seafood restaurants realized if you put garlic and wine and lemon on them, they're a cheap substitute for clams, which are harder to dig.Mussels too. Mussels are SOOOO good.
That has to be a mostly East coast thing. I don't recall mussels being on the menu in any restaurant around here, even the most prestigious fine dining ones. And they sure aren't on the traditional menus of folks around here whether Mexican, southwestern, New Mexican, Texan, Italian, various Asian cuisines, or southern which pretty well makes up the standard home fare around here. Nor were they in Texas or Kansas when I lived there.
So alas, I have never tasted mussels.
I like them just as much as steamers. Yum! I went to Newport to the Red Parrot and had them. My God, they were so good.
To me they have a lot stronger flavor. But I'm not too proud to eat them, especially with garlic. Right now I'm off bivalves. Ordered fried clams in September and they had started to turn. Tasted faintly of ammonia and had softened to mushy consistency. The restaurant hurriedly gave me my money back. It's a wonder I wasn't ill, but I stopped eating them in time, I guess. So even looking at them right now makes me feel a little green around the gills.No one in Maine ate them until 20 years ago, either, because they were just all over the beach like seaweed at low tide. Then seafood restaurants realized if you put garlic and wine and lemon on them, they're a cheap substitute for clams, which are harder to dig.Mussels too. Mussels are SOOOO good.
That has to be a mostly East coast thing. I don't recall mussels being on the menu in any restaurant around here, even the most prestigious fine dining ones. And they sure aren't on the traditional menus of folks around here whether Mexican, southwestern, New Mexican, Texan, Italian, various Asian cuisines, or southern which pretty well makes up the standard home fare around here. Nor were they in Texas or Kansas when I lived there.
So alas, I have never tasted mussels.
I like them just as much as steamers. Yum! I went to Newport to the Red Parrot and had them. My God, they were so good.
I try not to be rude regardless, unless they really, really beg for it. I doubt I'll be making it to Alabama anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be chasing your bloody mary. When I was in New Orleans a few years ago, it was the first time I had one that had pickled vegetables in it, and it was fun having something to munch on besides a naked celery stalk. Love the pickled green beans; they were hot, too (spicy). What a concept.If you decide to visit the coffee shop regularly, you'll get to know as friends some of the people you don't care much for on the rest of the board.Thanks! It looks lovely! Thanks, Ernie, too--depending on the day, they are both tempting.No one in Maine ate them until 20 years ago, either, because they were just all over the beach like seaweed at low tide. Then seafood restaurants realized if you put garlic and wine and lemon on them, they're a cheap substitute for clams, which are harder to dig.Mussels too. Mussels are SOOOO good.
That has to be a mostly East coast thing. I don't recall mussels being on the menu in any restaurant around here, even the most prestigious fine dining ones. And they sure aren't on the traditional menus of folks around here whether Mexican, southwestern, New Mexican, Texan, Italian, various Asian cuisines, or southern which pretty well makes up the standard home fare around here. Nor were they in Texas or Kansas when I lived there.
So alas, I have never tasted mussels.
Interesting. And I believe this is your first visit to the Coffee Shop, OldLady, and welcome. We are so happy you dropped in and we hope you find a refuge here from all the craziness out there on the board as many have. Of course you have to put up with our own brand of craziness in here.
Your first timer's complimentary beverage:
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For instance, you'll learn that Foxfyre is everyone's mom. She loves us all but frowns on sibling rivalry. You'll learn that SaveLiberty is the world's first feline automotive sales manager. You'll learn that Galiant Warrior is a goat farmer, a professor and aircraft mechanic and is our representative from Alaska.
Me? I own a bar in Foley Alabama called Doc Holliday's.
I try not to be rude regardless, unless they really, really beg for it. I doubt I'll be making it to Alabama anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be chasing your bloody mary. When I was in New Orleans a few years ago, it was the first time I had one that had pickled vegetables in it, and it was fun having something to munch on besides a naked celery stalk. Love the pickled green beans; they were hot, too (spicy). What a concept.If you decide to visit the coffee shop regularly, you'll get to know as friends some of the people you don't care much for on the rest of the board.Thanks! It looks lovely! Thanks, Ernie, too--depending on the day, they are both tempting.No one in Maine ate them until 20 years ago, either, because they were just all over the beach like seaweed at low tide. Then seafood restaurants realized if you put garlic and wine and lemon on them, they're a cheap substitute for clams, which are harder to dig.That has to be a mostly East coast thing. I don't recall mussels being on the menu in any restaurant around here, even the most prestigious fine dining ones. And they sure aren't on the traditional menus of folks around here whether Mexican, southwestern, New Mexican, Texan, Italian, various Asian cuisines, or southern which pretty well makes up the standard home fare around here. Nor were they in Texas or Kansas when I lived there.
So alas, I have never tasted mussels.
Interesting. And I believe this is your first visit to the Coffee Shop, OldLady, and welcome. We are so happy you dropped in and we hope you find a refuge here from all the craziness out there on the board as many have. Of course you have to put up with our own brand of craziness in here.
Your first timer's complimentary beverage:
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For instance, you'll learn that Foxfyre is everyone's mom. She loves us all but frowns on sibling rivalry. You'll learn that SaveLiberty is the world's first feline automotive sales manager. You'll learn that Galiant Warrior is a goat farmer, a professor and aircraft mechanic and is our representative from Alaska.
Me? I own a bar in Foley Alabama called Doc Holliday's.
QUESTION for all: Why do people who live in hot climates like Louisiana and New Mexico eat the spicy-hottest foods that make you sweat even more? You'd think us people freezing our tails off in Maine would want spicy stuff to warm up, but no--1/4 tsp of Franks in a recipe and all the neighbors run away screaming
I try not to be rude regardless, unless they really, really beg for it. I doubt I'll be making it to Alabama anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be chasing your bloody mary. When I was in New Orleans a few years ago, it was the first time I had one that had pickled vegetables in it, and it was fun having something to munch on besides a naked celery stalk. Love the pickled green beans; they were hot, too (spicy). What a concept.If you decide to visit the coffee shop regularly, you'll get to know as friends some of the people you don't care much for on the rest of the board.Thanks! It looks lovely! Thanks, Ernie, too--depending on the day, they are both tempting.
Interesting. And I believe this is your first visit to the Coffee Shop, OldLady, and welcome. We are so happy you dropped in and we hope you find a refuge here from all the craziness out there on the board as many have. Of course you have to put up with our own brand of craziness in here.
Your first timer's complimentary beverage:
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For instance, you'll learn that Foxfyre is everyone's mom. She loves us all but frowns on sibling rivalry. You'll learn that SaveLiberty is the world's first feline automotive sales manager. You'll learn that Galiant Warrior is a goat farmer, a professor and aircraft mechanic and is our representative from Alaska.
Me? I own a bar in Foley Alabama called Doc Holliday's.
QUESTION for all: Why do people who live in hot climates like Louisiana and New Mexico eat the spicy-hottest foods that make you sweat even more? You'd think us people freezing our tails off in Maine would want spicy stuff to warm up, but no--1/4 tsp of Franks in a recipe and all the neighbors run away screaming
Lol! I like some hot and spicy foods, but some are just TOO hot. I remember ordering buffalo wings once, and those things were SO hot that they burned not only my mouth but my lips too! I think when food is too hot it ruins the flavor.
I marinated wings once in some Chinese hot sauce. I did not realize just how hot it was, and we couldn't even eat them. It was just unpleasant, to be honest. Lol.
my kick is salt shakers
Want to know the real reason? The hot peppers disguise the taste of the rotten meat. Remember that when people started using hot peppers, there was no refrigeration.I try not to be rude regardless, unless they really, really beg for it. I doubt I'll be making it to Alabama anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be chasing your bloody mary. When I was in New Orleans a few years ago, it was the first time I had one that had pickled vegetables in it, and it was fun having something to munch on besides a naked celery stalk. Love the pickled green beans; they were hot, too (spicy). What a concept.If you decide to visit the coffee shop regularly, you'll get to know as friends some of the people you don't care much for on the rest of the board.Thanks! It looks lovely! Thanks, Ernie, too--depending on the day, they are both tempting.No one in Maine ate them until 20 years ago, either, because they were just all over the beach like seaweed at low tide. Then seafood restaurants realized if you put garlic and wine and lemon on them, they're a cheap substitute for clams, which are harder to dig.That has to be a mostly East coast thing. I don't recall mussels being on the menu in any restaurant around here, even the most prestigious fine dining ones. And they sure aren't on the traditional menus of folks around here whether Mexican, southwestern, New Mexican, Texan, Italian, various Asian cuisines, or southern which pretty well makes up the standard home fare around here. Nor were they in Texas or Kansas when I lived there.
So alas, I have never tasted mussels.
Interesting. And I believe this is your first visit to the Coffee Shop, OldLady, and welcome. We are so happy you dropped in and we hope you find a refuge here from all the craziness out there on the board as many have. Of course you have to put up with our own brand of craziness in here.
Your first timer's complimentary beverage:
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For instance, you'll learn that Foxfyre is everyone's mom. She loves us all but frowns on sibling rivalry. You'll learn that SaveLiberty is the world's first feline automotive sales manager. You'll learn that Galiant Warrior is a goat farmer, a professor and aircraft mechanic and is our representative from Alaska.
Me? I own a bar in Foley Alabama called Doc Holliday's.
QUESTION for all: Why do people who live in hot climates like Louisiana and New Mexico eat the spicy-hottest foods that make you sweat even more? You'd think us people freezing our tails off in Maine would want spicy stuff to warm up, but no--1/4 tsp of Franks in a recipe and all the neighbors run away screaming
The heat is all relative. You get used to it. Rarely do I find the hottest wings too hot or lacking in taste. My tolerance is lower than it was when I was living a few miles from Foxy. In those days, I could eat a habenero like an apple. These days, that would be painful for me, but I might just push myself if I had a glass of milk close by.I try not to be rude regardless, unless they really, really beg for it. I doubt I'll be making it to Alabama anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be chasing your bloody mary. When I was in New Orleans a few years ago, it was the first time I had one that had pickled vegetables in it, and it was fun having something to munch on besides a naked celery stalk. Love the pickled green beans; they were hot, too (spicy). What a concept.If you decide to visit the coffee shop regularly, you'll get to know as friends some of the people you don't care much for on the rest of the board.Thanks! It looks lovely! Thanks, Ernie, too--depending on the day, they are both tempting.Interesting. And I believe this is your first visit to the Coffee Shop, OldLady, and welcome. We are so happy you dropped in and we hope you find a refuge here from all the craziness out there on the board as many have. Of course you have to put up with our own brand of craziness in here.
Your first timer's complimentary beverage:
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For instance, you'll learn that Foxfyre is everyone's mom. She loves us all but frowns on sibling rivalry. You'll learn that SaveLiberty is the world's first feline automotive sales manager. You'll learn that Galiant Warrior is a goat farmer, a professor and aircraft mechanic and is our representative from Alaska.
Me? I own a bar in Foley Alabama called Doc Holliday's.
QUESTION for all: Why do people who live in hot climates like Louisiana and New Mexico eat the spicy-hottest foods that make you sweat even more? You'd think us people freezing our tails off in Maine would want spicy stuff to warm up, but no--1/4 tsp of Franks in a recipe and all the neighbors run away screaming
Lol! I like some hot and spicy foods, but some are just TOO hot. I remember ordering buffalo wings once, and those things were SO hot that they burned not only my mouth but my lips too! I think when food is too hot it ruins the flavor.
I marinated wings once in some Chinese hot sauce. I did not realize just how hot it was, and we couldn't even eat them. It was just unpleasant, to be honest. Lol.
I am the same way. While I do like hot, don't make it so hot until I can't taste it, and all I do is burn.
Well... you guys got me a free meal at Olive garden one night. Someone loosened the cap on the red pepper flakes and I emptied the whole shaker on my lasagna. I ate just about all of it before complaining and got a second order. My whole bill was comped Thank you!
I'm not 100% sane anyway. I've always pushed a bit too hard and taken chances, though I generally knew that I could get away with a stunt. In my 20's (when men believe they are bullet proof) I jumped over a car with my motorcycle. Perfect landing and never was tempted to try it again.
Some Vietnamese and Thai food is very hot But the hottest food I've EVER eaten is Bhutanese.I try not to be rude regardless, unless they really, really beg for it. I doubt I'll be making it to Alabama anytime soon, but if I do, I'll be chasing your bloody mary. When I was in New Orleans a few years ago, it was the first time I had one that had pickled vegetables in it, and it was fun having something to munch on besides a naked celery stalk. Love the pickled green beans; they were hot, too (spicy). What a concept.If you decide to visit the coffee shop regularly, you'll get to know as friends some of the people you don't care much for on the rest of the board.Thanks! It looks lovely! Thanks, Ernie, too--depending on the day, they are both tempting.
Interesting. And I believe this is your first visit to the Coffee Shop, OldLady, and welcome. We are so happy you dropped in and we hope you find a refuge here from all the craziness out there on the board as many have. Of course you have to put up with our own brand of craziness in here.
Your first timer's complimentary beverage:
View attachment 70445
For instance, you'll learn that Foxfyre is everyone's mom. She loves us all but frowns on sibling rivalry. You'll learn that SaveLiberty is the world's first feline automotive sales manager. You'll learn that Galiant Warrior is a goat farmer, a professor and aircraft mechanic and is our representative from Alaska.
Me? I own a bar in Foley Alabama called Doc Holliday's.
QUESTION for all: Why do people who live in hot climates like Louisiana and New Mexico eat the spicy-hottest foods that make you sweat even more? You'd think us people freezing our tails off in Maine would want spicy stuff to warm up, but no--1/4 tsp of Franks in a recipe and all the neighbors run away screaming
Lol! I like some hot and spicy foods, but some are just TOO hot. I remember ordering buffalo wings once, and those things were SO hot that they burned not only my mouth but my lips too! I think when food is too hot it ruins the flavor.
I marinated wings once in some Chinese hot sauce. I did not realize just how hot it was, and we couldn't even eat them. It was just unpleasant, to be honest. Lol.
It's about 10% over my limit.
